Patents Assigned to The Vinoxen Company, Inc.
  • Virucidal compositions and therapy
    Patent number: 4513008
    Abstract: A method of inactivating enveloped virus comprises contacting said virus with a virucidally effective amount of a C.sub.20-24 linear polyunsaturated acid, aldehyde or primary alcohol having 5-7 double bonds, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said acid, or a mixture thereof. Topical administration of the virucide is preferred and is effective in treating lesions associated with herpes infections. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the present method are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: The Vinoxen Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuel Revici, Bob E. Sherwood, Herman P. Benecke, John M. Rice, Richard W. Geisler
  • Oxyoctadecanoates as psychotropic agents
    Patent number: 4440781
    Abstract: A method for producing a psychotropic response, especially for alleviating the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, comprises administering to a human or animal subject in need thereof a psychotropically effective non-toxic amount of an oxyoctadecanoate. A composition for use in the present method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: The Vinoxen Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman P. Benecke, Bob E. Sherwood
  • Sesamin as a psychotropic agent
    Patent number: 4427694
    Abstract: A method for producing a psychotropic response, especially for alleviating the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, comprises administering to a human or animal subject in need thereof a psychotropically effective non-toxic amount of sesamin. A composition for use in the present method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: The Vinoxen Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman P. Benecke, Bob E. Sherwood
  • Azelaaldehydates as psychotropic agents
    Patent number: 4424202
    Abstract: A method for producing a psychotropic response, especially for alleviating the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, comprises administering to a human or animal subject in need thereof a psychotropically effective non-toxic amount of an azelaaldehydate. A composition for use in the present method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Assignee: The Vinoxen Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Herman P. Benecke